SA has opened the door to international mining with companies tax cut, says Anglo
Source: MiningMX, David McKay SA has opened the door to international mining with companies tax cut, says Anglo Read Article (Link)
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Hoë koperprys laat Orion spring (High copper price makes Orion jump)
Source: Moneyweb, Ryk van Niekerk Hoe koperprys latt Orion spring (High copper price makes Orion jump) Listen to radio recording (link)
As copper bulls make a stampeding start to 2022, growing Sandfire positions for a re-rating
Source: Resources Rising Stars, Barry Fitzgerald As copper bulls make a stampeding start to 2022, growing Sandfire positions for a re-rating Full Article (link)
Revival of SA’s historic Okiep mine well worth Orion’s coin as copper booms
Source: fin 24, Lisa Steyn Revival of SA's historic Okiep mine well worth Orion’s coin as copper booms Full Article (pdf)
Orion records positive results from maiden drilling programme at Okiep
Source: Mining Weekly
ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals says initial drilling assays from the maiden drilling programme at the Okiep copper project (OCP) in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, have delivered very positive results, confirming the presence of shallow high-grade copper mineralisation and demonstrating the potential for additional high-grade mineralised lenses at depth.
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Orion collaboration will achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Source: Mining Review Africa Orion collaboration will achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Full Article (link)
Mining modernisation to benefit junior miners, exploration in South Africa
Source: Mining Weekly The development and application of technologies and techniques in mining to make it safer, more productive and more efficient is benefiting junior miners and adding tools and capabilities to stimulate minerals exploration in South Africa, mining and technology experts said on November 4. Full Article (link)
South Africa: Miner Orion sees potential for copper refining in Northern Cape
Source: The African Report South African and Australian junior miner Orion Minerals has the long-term ambition of building a copper refinery in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, CEO Errol Smart tells The Africa Report. Full Article (link)
IDC confirms strategic partnership in Orion’s Okiep Copper Project
Source: Miningmx THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the South African government-owned company, would become a strategic partner in the development of Okiep Copper Project (OCP), said Orion Minerals which owns the project. Full Article (link)
The mining entrepreneurs who say Southern Africa is rediscovering its mojo for copper
Source: Miningmx The mining entrepreneurs who say Southern Africa is rediscovering its mojo for copper Full Article (link)
Orion aims to be South Africa’s first fully green-powered junior miner
Source: The Africa Report, David Whitehouse Orion aims to be South Africa's first fully green-powered junior minor Full Article (pdf)
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Errol Smart
Source: Mining Review Africa Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Errol Smart Full Article (link)
It’s carpe diem for SA miners as Govt. opens up the energy sector
Source: Miningmx It’s carpe diem for SA miners as Govt. opens up the energy sector Full Article (link)
Lekgotla focuses on unlocking mining potential in the Northern Cape
Source: Business Day Lekgotla focuses on unlocking mining potential in the Northern Cape Full Article (link)
A new scramble is under way for copper deposits in Northern Cape
Source: Business Live, Allan Seccombe A new scramble is underway for copper deposits in the Northern Cape Full Article (pdf)
Glasenberg says USD15 000 copper needed to drive new supply
Source: Mining Weekly, Bloomberg Glasenberg says $15 000 copper needed to drive new supply Full Article (link)
Orion Minerals urges action over ‘mafia-type behaviour’ at Prieska mine
Source: Business Day, Allan Seccombe CEO Errol Smart wants people who are in positions of responsibility to act on a national problem disrupting its copper and zinc project Full article (link)
Explorers Podcast: Orion Minerals fast-tracks its flagship South Africa project as copper market booms
Source: Stockhead, Barry FitzGerald Orion Minerals fast-tracks its flagship South Africa project as copper market booms Podcast (link)
Copper soars on vaccination roll-out
Source: IOL, Dineo Faku Copper soars on vaccination roll-out Full article (link)
Is Orion Minerals the most attractive resources stock when discussing value?
Source: IOL Business Report, RYK de KLERK Is Orion Minerals the most attractive resources stock when discussing value? Full article (link)
State and miners close in on ‘game-changing’ minerals plan
Source: Business Day, ALLAN SECCOMBE State and miners close in on ‘game-changing’ minerals plan Full article (pdf)
Portfolio Stock Development
Source: Mine Life, Gavin Wendt Portfolio Stock Development - Mine Life Resource Bulletin Full article (pdf)
Orion positions for copper scale with deal to land second historic project
Source: Resources Rising Stars, Barry FitzGerald Orion positions for copper scale deal to land second historic project Full article (pdf)
Leadership Profile – Errol Smart of Orion Minerals
Source: Leadership Profile, Mining Review Africa Leadership Profile - Errol Smart of Orion Minerals Full article (pdf)
Report says Orion’s copper-zinc project is primed and ready
Source: Special Report, Stockhead Report says Orion's copper-zinc project is primed and ready Full article (pdf)
SA’s under-explored Northern Cape “a dripping roast” if Govt. would just open the door
Source: David McKay, Miningmx SA's under-explored Northern Cape "a dripping roast" if Govt. would just open the door Full article (pdf)
Buoyant take on Northern Cape’s mining potential
Source: Mining Review, South Africa Buoyant take on Northern Cape's mining potential Full article (pdf)
The Northern Cape holds key to unlock mineral riches in SA
Source: David McKay, Finweek The Northern Cape holds key to unlock mineral riches in SA Full article (pdf)
Anglo American eyes SA base metals exploration
Source: Allan Seccombe, Business Live Media Anglo American eyes SA base metals exploration Full article (pdf)
Copper’s ‘golden years’ are coming and these 2 small caps are in prime position
Source: Barry FitzGerald, Stockhead Copper's 'golden years' are coming and these 2 small caps are in prime position Full article (pdf)
Stars begin to align for Orion as Prieska gets its permits
Source: West Australian Stars begin to align for Orion as Prieska gets its permits Full article (pdf)
Orion sees Northern Cape as ‘dripping roast’
Source: Mining Weekly Orion sees Northern Cape as 'dripping roast' as Prieska copper-zinc project declared shovel-ready Full article (pdf)
Orion nails down final mining right in Prieska
Source: Business day Orion nails down final mining right in Prieska Full article (pdf)
Orion Minerals raises R105m to clear way for funding
Source: Business Media Orion Minerals raises R105m to clear way for funding Full article (pdf)
Orion Minerals clears key hurdle as it nears funding deal
Source: Business day Orion Minerals clears key hurdle as it nears funding deal Full article (Link)
ANC rekindles mining incentive
Source: Business day ANC rekindles mining incentive Full article (PDF)
Investors in mining exploration should be incentivised – ACN’s ETC
Source: Mining Weekly Investors in mining exploration should be incentivised - ANC's ETC Full article (Link)
Updated BFS Confirms Prieska Copper Potential for Orion Minerals
Source: ShareCafe, Gavin Wendt Updated BFS Confirms Prieska Copper Potential for Orion Minerals Full article (Link)
Juniors should look for opportunities amid crisis
Source: Engineering news & Mining weekly Juniors should look for opportunities amid crisis Full article (Link)
Orion secures $1m loan from Tembo Capital ahead of Prieska Copper-Zinc optimisations
Source: Miningmx, by David Mackay Orion secures $1m loan from Tembo Capital ahead of Prieska Copper-Zinc optimisations Full article (Link)
Harnessing the sun and wind for energy at Prieska project
Source: Mining Review Africa, by Chantelle Kotze Harnessing the sun and wind for energy at Prieska project Full article (Link)
Why it might be time to be bullish on zinc
Source: Resources Rising Stars, by Barry FitzGerald IGO's dive into New Century emits telling signals about why it may be time to be bullish on zinc Full article (PDF)
Intrepid Orion highlights investor opportunity
Source: Resources Rising Stars, by Barry FitzGerald
Intrepid Orion highlights investor opportunity lurking in corona-infected base metals land
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BRR Media Interview with our CEO, Mr Errol Smart
Source: BRR Media Interview, Resources Rising Stars Conference, Sydney
Interview with Orion CEO, Mr Errol Smart InterviewAs talk of Legend’s WA nickel find gains pace, Orion looks to be sitting pretty right next door
Source: Resources Rising Stars, Perth, by Barry FitzGerald
As talk of Legend's WA nickel find gains pace, Orion looks to be sitting pretty right next door ArticleBankable Feasibility Study confirms ‘quality and scale’ of Orion Minerals’ Prieska project
Source: Proactive Investors Interview, by Andrew Scott
Bankable Feasibility Study confirms 'quality and scale' of Orion Minerals' Prieska project InterviewOrion Minerals makes significant restructure to its BEE ownership
Source: Proactive Investors Interview, by Andrew Scott Orion Minerals makes significant restructure to its BEE ownership Interview
Orion clinches potent new-style empowerment deal
Source: Mining Weekly, by Martin Creamer
Orion clinches potent new-style empowerment deal InterviewOrion finds timing on its side
Source: Australia's Paydirt Magazine, Perth, by Dominic Piper
Orion finds timing on its side ArticleAfrica Mines Digging Deep
Source: West Australian, Perth, Insider by Stuart McKinnon
Africa Mines Digging Deep ArticleProactive Investors Interview with Orion CEO, Mr Errol Smart
Source: Proactive Investors Interview by Andrew Scott
Renewable energy generation at flagship Prieska Zinc-Copper Project Video interviewAustralian explorer Orion breathes life into South African mine
Source: The West Australian by Stuart McKinnon For an Aussie explorer with a market capitalisation of less than $60 million, Orion Minerals is punching above its weight. Full article (Link)
Orion Shareholders begin to see light
Source: Resources Rising Stars by Tim Treadgold Orion Shareholders begin to see light as brownfields South African base metals project takes shape Full article
Second Place at Mining Indaba Investment Competition
Source: Minerals Council Media Statement by Minerals Council Minerals Council Emerging Miners' Desk Congratulates Orion Minerals for Second Place at Mining Indaba Investment Battlefield Competition Full article (PDF)
Proactive Investors Interview with Orion CEO, Mr Errol Smart
Source: Proactive Investors Interview by Danielle Doporto
Development Plans for Prieska Zinc-Copper Project Video interview
Progeny of a new South Africa
Source: Mining Journal by Tim Treadgold Once great. Then faded. Now returning. A three stage process which applies as much to the Prieska zinc and copper mine in South Africa as it does to the country itself. Full article (PDF)
Orion Minerals to restart Prieska production in 2021
Source: Mining Weekly (South African Edition)
Interview with our COO, Walter Shamu, on Orion Minerals to restart Prieska production in 2021 Video interviewInterview with CEO, Mr Errol Smart at London Conference
Source: 121 Mining Conference London 2018 (BRR Media) Orion Minerals Interview & Presentation - 121 Mining Conference, London 2018 Video interview Presentation
Interview with our CEO, Mr Errol Smart
Source: Proactive Investors Podcast (Proactive Investors) Orion Minerals sees 'exceptional opportunity' in Areachap Belt exploration Video interview
Why Orion shares are rising and what’s next for the South African explorer
Source: Stockhead by Tim Treadgold Once a location for big game hunters, the Northern Cape region of South Africa is better known today as the home of big mines. That's why interest is growing in Orion Minerals, a small Australian explorer with its foot on a big South African zinc and copper deposit. Full article
Winds of political change herald new dawn for mining sector
Source: Sunday Independent - Business Section by Philippa Larkin and Kabelo Khumalo The Mining Sector in South Africa is on the road to recovery this year with more than R220 billion worth of investments in the pipeline as the country's changing political climate bolsters investment confidence. Full article (PDF)
Junior miners could drive the revival of South Africa’s resources sector
Source: Business Report by Errol Smart We believe junior miners have come of age and, with the right incentives, government and investor backing, can comfortably compete with the majors in terms of finding new mineral deposits and generating wealth, while being significant contributors to job creation. Full article (PDF)
Smart money on zinc
Source: Australia’s Paydirt by Mark Andrews High-grade zinc-copper projects with big regional exploration potential are rare, which suits Orion Minerals NL perfectly. Full article (PDF)
Preparing for Prieska
Source:SA Mining by Nelendhre Moodley Orion focused on its flagship project: The junior miner, which is in the process of firming up its resource base on its flagship zinc/copper project, aspires to be in commercial production as early as 2020. Full article (PDF)
Optimistic times for Orion
Source: Mining Journal by Jacqueline Holman Orion Minerals has had a busy 2017, acquiring the prospecting rights over the historic Prieska copper mine, carrying out exploration and drilling at the Prieska copper-zinc project, securing funding and listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Full article
Orion raises cash to advance South African project
Source: Mining Weekly by Esmarie Swanepoel Metals developer Orion Minerals will raise A$5.5-million in a share placement to progress its Prieska zinc/copper project, in South Africa. Full article
Interview with Errol Smart
Source: CGTN (China's English language television channel) 121 Mining Investment Hong Kong, 17-18 October 2017 Video interview
Australian metals firm Orion lists on the JSE
Source: Business Report by Sizwe Dlamini Australian base metals firm Orion Minerals, with an active exploration and development programme in South Africa, yesterday listed in the gold mining sector on the main board of the JSE. Full article
Orion seeks to develop new, modern copper mine over historical success
Source: Mining Weekly by Natasha Odendaal With a secondary listing on the JSE now firmly under its belt, Australian base metals firm Orion Minerals is looking to reignite the development of a South African mining asset it believes was abandoned well before its prime – the Prieska zinc/copper project, in the Northern Cape. Full article
Orion Minerals lists on the JSE
Source: CAJ News Africa by Mthulisi Sibanda Orion Minerals, an Australian base metals firm, has listed on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With an active exploration and development programme in South Africa, it has listed in the Gold Mining sector, becoming the 13th firm to list on the bourse this year. Full article
Orion on track to develop Prieska zinc/copper project
Source: Mining Weekly by Anine Kilian ASX-listed Orion Minerals, which will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Monday, is focused on fast-tracking the development of its Northern Cape-based Prieska zinc/copper project. Full article
Interview with Errol Smart
Source: Moneyweb by Warren Thompson Joining me on the podcast today is the CEO and MD of Orion Minerals, Errol Smart. Good to have you with us, Errol. Full transcript Moneyweb interview (MP3 Podcast)
Orion Minerals applies for secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Source: Mining Review by Staff Writer ASX-listed Orion Minerals has applied for approval for a secondary listing on the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the “mining” sector. Full article
Positive drilling results from Prieska Zinc-Copper Project
Source: Inside Mining by Phila Mzamo Australian base metals explorer, Orion Minerals has announced their first assay results from the underground drilling testing at its Prieska Zinc-Copper Project in South Africa. Full article
Australia’s Orion Minerals applies for JSE listing
Source: Mining MX by David McKay Australian base metals exploration firm, Orion Minerals, said it had applied for a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange which would expand its fund-raising opportunities, including improving access to development capital in South Africa. Full article
Orion Minerals obtains approvals for secondary listing on the JSE
Source: Mining Review by Staff Writer ASX-listed Orion Minerals has obtained approvals from the JSE and the South African Reserve Bank for its application for a secondary listing. Full article